Merritt, nestled in the Nicola Valley of the south-central interior of B.C. is home to many fantastic, and sometimes under-appreciated, mountain biking and hiking trails.
Kentucky Lake Hike near Merritt, B.C.
Kentucky Lake, in Kentucky-Alleyne Provincial Park, is a beautiful lake with a surreal turquoise color. It is popular for hiking, camping, fishing, and paddling.
Wedgemount Lake Hike in Garibaldi Provincial Park
Wedgemount Lake, located in Garibaldi Provincial Park near Whistler, is one of the most beautiful day-hikes in Southwest B.C. It is also one of the most difficult.
Steelhead Falls Hike in Mission, B.C.
Steelhead Falls is a stunning waterfall near Hayward Lake in Mission, B.C.
The hike is short and easy, and as it sits at a low elevation, is usually snow-free year-round. The hike to the falls and back is about 2 km. The hike can be done as a detour along the 8 km Reservoir Trail which carries the length of the west side of the lake.
Conflict Lake Hike in Callaghan Valley
Conflict Lake is a beautiful hike in the gorgeous Callaghan Valley backcountry. In the late summer, the wildflowers are blooming in the sub-alpine meadows, making the entire length of the trail scenic and enjoyable.
Whitecroft Falls near Kamloops
Whitecroft Falls (also known as the McGillivray Creek Waterfall) is a scenic waterfall on the road into Sun Peaks Resort. The waterfall is accessed by a short hike on a relatively easy trail.